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Monday, January 31, 2011

CALIFORNIANS FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose of Scholarship:
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to people with disabilities who have been admitted to or are enrolled in a California college or university and who are committed to taking a leadership role in improving the lives of persons with disabilities.

Amount of Scholarship:
One (1) $500 scholarship/s will be given.

Eligibility:
Any person with a verified physical, mental, or learning disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, as defined in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, who has been admitted to or is enrolled in an accredited state university, community college, private college, or university in California may apply.

Award Criteria:
Applications for the scholarship will be rated as follows:

(1) 50% Demonstrated Leadership--Please attach a brief description of the activities which you have been involved that has improved the lives of people with disabilities in California. Additionally, include your major and degree level that you are working towards. Lastly, include a discussion of your involvement, if any, in intercultural activities and provide evidence of your development towards a positive leadership style.

(2) 50% Essay-- In a short essay outline your educational and vocational goals, activities, organizational memberships, and plans to serve as a role model or otherwise improve the full participation of Californians with disabilities in all aspects of community life.

How To Apply and Deadline:
Print and Mail the application.
Postmarked no later than March 31, 2011

8. Are you currently a member of CDR? _________
If you would you like to become a member, please indicate: ___________

*Please remember to include the following information in your application:
____ Scholarship Application
____ Verification of disability (by DSS Director, Rehabilitation Counselor, doctor or other professional)
____ A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or other individual who has knowledge of your academic ability and achievements.
____ Documentation of enrollment in or acceptance by an accredited college/university.
____ An essay regarding your educational and vocational goals, activities, organizational memberships, examples of your leadership qualities, and plans to serve as a role model and/or otherwise improve the lives of Californians with disabilities.
Describe how this scholarship will help you to reach your goals.

Essay has the following requirements:
• Not to exceed four typewritten pages
• Double spaced
• 14-point font
• One inch margins
• Last name and page number on each page
I verify that the information on this application, and in the included documentation, is true, complete, and accurate and furthermore that the essay is my own work and not attributable to any other source.

_____________________________ ___________________

Signature Date

*Completed application must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2011.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Are you a California college student with a disability? Have you heard of the CDR Foundation Scholarship?
If not, scroll down to read the applications from previous years - and start preparing your application!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

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CDR Foundation

The CDR Foundation is the
funding and scholarship
arm of Californians for
Disability Rights, Inc.,
a statewide grassroots
membership organization
providing forty years of
access - independence
equality and justice for
persons with disabilities.

Californians for Disability Rights Foundation
-Mission Statement

To Improve the Quality of Life for All Persons
with any Disability Through Education and
Training — By Working to Remove Barriers
Through Advocacy and Change in Public Policy